Deep Driving Technologies for Cognitive Vehicles

Auto.AI – America’s No. 1 event on deep drivingThe Auto.AI is America’s first platform bringing together all stakeholders who play an active role in the deep driving, computer vision, sensor fusion, perception and cognitive vehicles scene. The event provides you with precise insights into new technical innovations and challenges regarding the integration of AI and machine learning based systems into Level 3 and 4 cars.Discover the next era of automated and self-driving cars – now!

Where else in the US can you find so many automotive AI projects, vehicle automation budgets and deep driving leads under the same roof?

Get involved as a business partner as our events are a one-stop-shop opportunity to promote thought-leadership and get face-to-face with over 150 key prospects. The Auto.AI USA offers the best in class opportunity to introduce yourself as a thought leader to ADAS and automation executives.

Get involved as a business partner as our events are a one-stop-shop opportunity to promote thought-leadership and get face-to-face with over 150 key prospects. The Auto.AI USA offers the best in class opportunity to introduce yourself as a thought leader to ADAS and automation executives.

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Auto.AI USA Sessions

The 2.5 day event is a unique combination of inspirational keynotes, well-moderated, interactive World Cafés, Challenge your Peers sessions, a pre-event Machine Learning Workshop, Icebreakers and the new I’m AI Live Tech Session morning as well as training sessions and much more.
Be part of our exclusive platform that explores business models, case studies, actions and profitability and identify missing gaps that hide opportunities, chances and potential solutions for your technical and business challenges.
We look forward to welcoming you in Berlin!

The 2.5 day event is a unique combination of inspirational keynotes, well-moderated, interactive World Cafés, Challenge your Peers sessions, a pre-event Machine Learning Workshop, Icebreakers and the new I’m AI Live Tech Session morning as well as training sessions and much more.
Be part of our exclusive platform that explores business models, case studies, actions and profitability and identify missing gaps that hide opportunities, chances and potential solutions for your technical and business challenges.
We look forward to welcoming you in Berlin!

Tesla Motors' (NASDAQ: TSLA) goal is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable transport with a full range of increasingly affordable electric cars. California-based Tesla designs and manufactures electric vehicles as well as renewable energy storage. Tesla has delivered more than 80,000 electric vehicles to customers worldwide.

Dr. Wende Zhang, BOM Family Owner of Viewing Systems, General Motors

Dr. Wende Zhang is GM’s BFO (BOM Family Owner) of View Systems since 2014. In addi-tion, Wende leads GM’s Next Generation Perception System team, guiding a cross-functional global Engineering and R&D team focused on identifying next generation perception systems for automated driving and active safety since 2010. Dr. Wende Zhang served as President of Sigma Xi at GM R&D Chapter in 2011-2012. Wende has a doctoral degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and currently is pursuing an MBA at Indiana University.

Dr. Wende Zhang research interests include Perception and Sensing for Automated Driving, Pattern Recognition, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Security, and Robotics. As BFO of viewing systems, he transferred his research innovation into multiple industry-first applications, such as Rear Camera Mirror (Named 2015 Popular Science ‘Best of What’s New’ award winner and 2016 Best New Safety Technology) and Video Trigger Recording on MY16 Cadillac CT6, Front Curb Camera System on MY 16 Chevrolet Corvette. Wende Zhang was the technical lead on computer vision and the embedded researcher in the GM-CMU autonomous driving team that won the DARPA Urban Challenge in 2007. He has 80+ US patent applications and 30+ publications in sensing and viewing systems for automated driving and active safety.

General Motors Company, commonly known as GM, formerly incorporated (until 2009) as General Motors Corporation, is an American multinational automotive corporation headquar-tered in Detroit, Michigan.

GM employs 202,000 people and does business in some 157 countries.

General Motors produces cars and trucks in 31 countries, and sells and services these vehicles through the following divisions/brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Opel, Vauxhall, and Holden, as well as two joint ventures in China, Shanghai GM and SAIC-GM-Wuling Au-tomobile.

From end of 2004 to mid of 2009 he worked for Siemens VDO, later Continental on the algorithm development for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems.

Some of the highlights were the development of the blind spot detection algorithm for Siemens VDO 24GHZ UWB FMCW phase-monopulse radar for US market for Mazda and European Market for Volvo Truck. After the merge of Continental and Siemens VDO he was responsible for all 24GHz algorithms and customer functions for 77GHz, Lidar and Camera, take as example the Emergency Braking module for BMW iBrake, sensor-independent Forward Collision Alert or GPS-supported Speed Limit Assist.
Mid 2009 he changed for TRW for the ECU development for Active Restraint Systems and Steering Wheel electronics.
Since February 2014 he is technical responsible for the automated driving program at TRW.

TRW Automotive is the global leader in automotive safety.

Among the world's largest automotive suppliers and one of the top financial performers in the industry, TRW had 2013 sales of $17.4 billion. We are passionate about delivering the safety that everyone deserves.

Supplying more than 40 major vehicle manufacturers and 250 nameplates

Holding leading positions in all of its primary product categories

With the broadest portfolio of active and passive safety technologies of any supplier, TRW produces advanced active systems in braking; steering and suspension; and sophisticated occupant safety systems, including airbags, seat belts and steering wheels. TRW has over 65,000 employees working in more than 185 locations in every vehicle-producing region worldwide.

Eberhard Zeeb studied physics at the Technical University of Braunschweig and at the University of Würzburg with a focus on theoretical solid-state physics and was a member of the University of Ulm.
In 1995, Eberhard Zeeb began working for Daimler AG and initially worked on secure optical communications networks and data buses for commercial aircraft applications and motor vehicles. From 2002 to 2005 he was Head of the Department of Optoelectronic Systems with working centers in optical sensor technology, optical connection technology and lighting technology. He then moved to the Daimler Driving Simulation Center and was responsible for the operation and further development of the driving simulators. Since December 2012, he has been head of Daimler's Automotive Automation Department.

We are one of the world’s most successful automotive companies. With its divisions Mercedes-Benz Cars, Daimler Trucks, Mercedes-Benz Vans, Daimler Buses and Daimler Financial Services, the Daimler Group is one of the biggest producers of premium cars and the world’s biggest manufacturer of commercial vehicles with a global reach. Daimler Financial Services provides financing, leasing, fleet management, insurance, financial investments, credit cards, and innovative mobility services.

Prokhorov is the IEEE Senior Member, received his Diploma in Robotics with Honors from the St. Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation, Russia, in 1992. He then worked in the St. Petersburg Institute for Informatics and Automation. After receiving Ph.D. in 1997, he joined the staff of Ford Scientific Research Laboratory, Dearborn, Michigan.

While at Ford he was engaged in application-driven studies of intelligent technologies, developing new and improving existing machine learning/computational intelligence algorithms and applying them to problems in system modeling, control, diagnostics and optimization.

He has been serving as a panel expert for the National Science Foundation, Associate Editor of several IEEE Transactions and the Elsevier journal of Neural Networks. He has also been a reviewer and a member of Organizing and/or Program Committees of many international journals and conferences. He has authored more than 100 scientific publications, as well as many patents.

He has been involved in research on intelligent technologies at Toyota Tech Center (TTC), Ann Arbor, MI since joining TTC in 2005, and in particular, all main areas of research on highly automated vehicles. Since 2011 he has been in charge of future mobility research department of Toyota NA.

Toyota Motor Corporation is a global automotive industry leader manufacturing vehicles in 27 countries or regions and marketing the company’s products in over 170 countries and regions. Founded in 1937 and headquartered in Toyota City, Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation employs over 330,000 people globally.

Andrea Saroldi is Senior Researcher at C.R.F. (FCA Group), where he leads the group on sensors and technologies inside the Unit dealing with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Main field of activity refers to processing of sensor data and development of driver assistance functions for preventive safety and autonomous driving. He has been coordinator for development of CRF demonstrator vehicles inside PReVENT, interactIVe, and currently AdaptIVe European Project.

CRF considers innovation as a strategic lever for the business of the Group.
The mission of CRF lies in three main goals:
To develop innovative power units, vehicle systems, materials, methods and processes to improve the competitiveness of FCA products.

To represent FCA as part of European and national collaborative research, taking part in pre-competitive research projects and promoting the development of a network of contacts and partnerships on an international scale.

Dr. Baro Hyun, Senior Research Engineer Eco-Vehicle Control System Development Team, R&D Division, Hyundai Motor Group

Dr. Baro Hyun, Senior Research Engineer, Eco-Vehicle Control System Development Team, Hyundai Motor Group, South Korea

Baro Hyun is currently a Senior Research Engineer with Hyundai Motor Group, Research and Development Division, South Korea, and an Adjunct Assistant Research Scientist of Aerospace Engineering with the University of Michigan, USA. He received the Ph.D. degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Michigan, USA.

Currently in charge of designing and developing the control system for 48V ISG mild HEV (control architecture, subsystem interfaces and etc.)

Initiated, and currently leading, a project that develops novel energy-saving algorithms using Advanced Driver Assistive System for EVs and HEVs

Experienced a full development cycle of the company’s first international release of all-electric KIA SOUL EV – including harshness tests in proving grounds and FTP cycles

Developed and validated various next-generation algorithms (e.g., energy saving and driving range prediction) for the all-electric KIA SOUL EV

The Hyundai Motor Company is a South Korean multinational automotive manufacturer headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. The company was founded in 1967 and, along with its 32.8% owned subsidiary, Kia Motors, together comprise the Hyundai Motor Group, which is the world's fifth largest automaker based on annual vehicle sales in 2012. In 2008, Hyundai Motor (without Kia) was ranked as the eighth largest automaker.[7] As of 2012[update], the Company sold over 4.4 million vehicles worldwide in that year,[8] and together with Kia total sales were 7.12 million

we.HAVE PARTNERS

Not sponsors... The Auto.AI USA is a unique event in the vehicle automation world because of our relationship with our partners. Our aim is to support them to reach their targets and inspire innovation. Position your business as a thought leader at the Auto.AI USA 2018 and become a partner today!

Position your business as a thought leader in the deep driving and cognitive vehicle space!

“Good opportunity to meet people working on automated driving and future mobility from different points of view (customers, OEMs, Tier1s, planners...).”Patrick Heinemann, Audi AG, Germany

“Thanks for the wonderful event in Berlin. I definitely felt that the technical content and networking was excellent. You guys did a great job in organising it. Kudos to the team!”Anna Pernestål Brenden, KTH, Sweden

“Thanks for reaching out. It has been a great conference and hope I have a chance to attend the one next year.”Wesley Shao, Baidu

“Once again the opportunity has been incredible and we will stay in touch for other future events.”Francisco Lumbreras Arcos, Jaguar Land Rover

“Attending this amazing conference, meeting colleagues from my field of expertise and engaging in inspiring conversations and discussions – Tech AD 2017 was the best show so far!”Weronika Tancredi, Volvo Car Group

“There are a lot of AD events at the moment in the market – but the Tech AD is by far the most exciting one!”Aravind Ratnam, Wind River

“Thank you very much – it was great conference”Jeremy Flanns, Green Hills Software Inc

“The best technical show for vehicle automation I have seen so far”Mark Steigemann, NXP Semiconductors

Auto.AI 2017 fuels you with new ideas, connections and new inspiration

From OEMs to Tier 1s, from leading research institutes to the most promising start-ups, from AI, sensor and imaging vision systems experts to automated driving, deep learning and vehicle control executives. Whatever hat you wear or wherever you stand on the spectrum of AI in automated and cognitive vehicles, the Auto.AI has something of interest for you.

Join over 150 of the most influential experts in Berlin.

150+ decision makers in one place in 2.5 days

We invite OEMS and Tier 1s as well as leading research institutes to present their projects and share their insights with us. In addition, Auto.AI offers the opportunity to showcase solutions and products in the area of imaging, perception and AI. We welcome start-ups to enter the scene and compete with the established industry.

It’s a Multi-touchpoint Concept

The most effective and most informal networking hub to reach a maximum of ROI ‒ personal dialogue, direct exchange and numerous opportunities to get meetings with top executives!

I’m AI

In a live session, suppliers of systems and solutions present their tools, innovative systems and applications in order to demonstrate future technologies, applications and their functions in the field of sensors, imaging and machine learning.

PRE CONFERENCE MACHINE LEARNING WORKSHOP

In this session you can get a feeling of how to develop use cases for AI and machine learning in Level 4 cars. In small groups we will help each other to identify unmet needs and hidden possibilities for innovation. We will work with early prototyping to discover lots of ideas on how to develop and improve AI and ML use cases.

AUTO SCALE START UP LOUNGE

we.CONECT gives you the opportunity to showcase your work and ideas and provides an excellent opportunity for start-up level companies to showcase their best AI, Sensor, Imaging features

ICEBREAKER SESSION

Up to 6 parallel round tables that take place on the evening before the official conference kick-off. The aim is to create a relaxed atmosphere for people to warm-up, start networking and exchange ideas to ease into the next 2 days of intense learning.

CASE STUDY

Selected brand new case studies from the industry offering insights into strategic approaches, project planning and operative realisation. Learn from the most successful practices and use these real business results for benchmarking with the competition.

CHALLENGE YOUR PEERS SESSION

Challenge Your Peers is an innovative workshop concept which enables participants to engage in a direct exchange with experts from a certain industry. The aim is to discuss and to identify challenges within the sector as well as problems, needs and solutions.

TRAINING SESSION

An environment that allows participants to be guided through specific topics from experts in small groups.

KEYNOTE

Top speakers, trendsetters, evangelists and experts in the field share their personal experience.

WORLD CAFÉ

Be part of several thematic conversation rounds with changing topics and team constellations.

EXPECTATIONS WALLPAPER

What do you expect at the event? What do others expect? Write down your reasons to attend on our expectation wallpaper, share your needs with other participants and evaluate in which way the program came up to your expectations.

SAY HELLO!

Get the show on the road and discover who is joining the conference and why. To warm you up for the conference we invite you to get to know your conference peers. Have your business cards ready.

BREAKFAST CLUB

Start the conference with coffee, scrambled eggs and … NETWORKING! Join the we.CONECT Breakfast Club, an exclusive area in your hotel, and get into a conversation with other delegates while enjoying your coffee.

TWEETBACK CARDS

The unique interactive live feedback system! Note down your thoughts on comment cards which will be pinned on walls in the networking area for further discussion.

NETWORKING DINNER

Wind down, enjoy great food and drinks in a relaxed atmosphere to absorb all the new stimulations from the day.

MORNING SESSION

The earliest opportunity of the day to delve into the substance of a specific topic and under the guidance of distinguished experts.

It's a team event!

We have made the experience that you'll get the maximum benefit from our events when you are participating as a team. Don't just interact with the other participants, but generate new ideas for your business together with your colleagues.
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